Around the Ocean in 80 Fish and other..., Helen Scales
Around the Ocean in 80 Fish and other..., Helen Scales
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Around the Ocean in 80 Fish and other Sea Life

Author: Helen Scales

Narrator: Tania Rodrigues

Unabridged: 6 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/22/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

This is an inspiring tour of the world's oceans and 80 of its most notable inhabitants. The book includes fascinating stories of the fish, shellfish and other sea life that have somehow impacted human life - whether in our medicine, culture or folklore - in often surprising and unexpected ways.

About Helen Scales

Helen Scales (Author) Dr Helen Scales is a marine biologist, writer and broadcaster. Her ocean-based writing appears in National Geographic, The Guardian, New Scientist and others. Helen appears regularly on BBC radio; she teaches at the University of Cambridge, advises the ocean conservation charity Sea Changers and is a storytelling ambassador at the Save Our Seas Foundation. She divides her time between Cambridge, UK, and the Atlantic coast of France. www.helenscales.com

About Marcel George

Marcel George (Illustrator) Marcel George is a London-based illustrator specializing in watercolour illustrations. He has produced work for clients such as the Financial Times, Esquire and the Wellcome Trust.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Diane on August 07, 2023

I loved this book! and series! I own all of their publications in multiple formats (hardcover, and Spanish versions). They feature a writer who is a specialist on the topic, for this one, it is Helen Scales. If you don't know who Helen Scales is, she is a British marine biologist and is also the aut......more

Goodreads review by RATA 🐀 on July 31, 2023

5.00 ★ — Read This. Also, fuck Florida.......more

Goodreads review by Evan on February 20, 2024

This is simply one of the most delightful books I have ever read, with some of the most beautiful illustrations I have ever seen. Honestly, I am low key scared of the deep ocean, well, a lot of the ocean, really, and this book helped me massively towards grappling with this fear. Primarily because i......more

Goodreads review by Atticus on February 14, 2024

Amazing illustrations, nice and short pages giving key details about some of the coolest marine animals I never knew existed. 5/5 Schumungusses, if I could give it 6 schmungusses I would.......more

Goodreads review by Marideth on December 09, 2024

Beautiful book. Gorgeous illustrations and informative text.......more